Five strands to build a cure
If you have had a child or have been to a physio, you are likely to have come across ultrasound. Maybe you had a scan during pregnancy? Or perhaps your physio used it to treat a sprain or strain?
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We’re so proud!
At the recent Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland Chancellor’s Dinner, CatWalk was inducted into the Sir Maurice O’Rorke Society – a very proud moment in CatWalk’s journey!
I leave CatWalk in good hands
“I joined the CatWalk Board in 2014 after being introduced to Catriona by my friend Wes Van Der Scheer. I still remember walking into that room for the first time, feeling slightly overwhelmed by the calibre of people who had already built CatWalk into something remarkable..."
Mum, would you rather be able to use your arms or your legs?
Having a spinal cord injury is one thing. Raising your children after a spinal cord injury is another level of challenge.
Warning. You may find the following disturbing.
What follows is a snippet from Nicko Mannix’s life, and I warn you; it’s not an easy read. But Nicko was adamant. He wanted to share this diary entry from last Tuesday.
Press Release: Top Award for Dr Mahima Bansal
University of Auckland's Dr Mahima Bansal has won a national award for her work formulating drugs to help people recover from spinal cord injuries.
Press Release: The HOTTEST ticket
Too Darn Hot nomination to be auctioned in support of CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust. Our sincerest thanks to Darley, Watership Down Stud, Godolphin for making this incredible opportunity a reality.
Wonderful to see you, Zara!
Zara flew to NZ to support two CatWalk events, one at Cambridge Stud for the launch of ‘The Horsemakers’ book (more info to follow soon) and the other an intimate dinner in Arrowtown with key supporters.
Congratulations Dr Sal Lopez
We know that collaboration is key to unlocking a cure for spinal cord injury. So we’re delighted that Dr Sal Lopez has been awarded a PJ Smith Travelling Fellowship to visit spinal cord injury research teams in Australia later this year.
Congratulations Dr Bruce Harland
Collaboration is key to unlocking a cure for spinal cord injury. Dr Bruce Harland has been selected to join emerging NZ biomedical research leaders in an MBIE-sponsored trip to China.
Your risk of spinal cord injury increases every day
You hear most often about younger people who have injured their spinal cord. You think of mountain bikes and rugby scrums, horse riding and swimming pools, car accidents and work incidents.
When kids can’t move, They lose more than play
The Wilson Centre sits on a peaceful, leafy headland looking out over the shimmering Waitemata Harbour to Rangitoto.It’s the home of Te Whatu Ora’s National Chi...
You look ok. You’ve recovered, right?
“I don’t look like I’ve had a spinal cord injury. I’ve been really lucky. I’m walking, but I’m not ok.”
It was Christmas 2023. Cam is sociable, and it's a busy...
It’s Working!
We asked you to help to ensure that the best minds remain focused on curing spinal cord injury - and it's working!
We’re absolutely chuffed to confirm that Dr....
Nathan didn’t ‘break’ his back or his neck.
His injury came from inside his own body.
Nathan was 16 years old and a talented basketball player. Already over six feet tall, he’d been selected for a New Ze...
People don’t want to talk about this but it’s important
Lee was just thirteen when he broke his neck.
A mate’s pool. A mistimed dive. His life changed in an instant. Being a teenager is tough enough - imagine being ...
Charly the accessible campervan travels NZ
Since its launch in January, Charly has travelled to many parts of New Zealand. In late February and early March...
Taupō Marathon
Vicki Didsbury running for a cure. August 3rd saw runners and walkers line up for the annual Taupō Marathon hosted by Total Sport...
NZ Brain Bee Challenge 2024
Nurturing New Zealand’s brightest young scientists. In June this year, Auckland student, Stanley Zhang flew off to Vienna to represent NZ...
Timothy Young
We first met Timothy Young in 2016. Tim sustained his spinal cord injury In February 2009 while snowboarding at Whistler Canada...